What to know
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Season 2 launches globally on Thursday, February 5, 2026
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The worldwide release anchor is 9:00 AM Pacific Time (PT)
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All modes go live together, including Multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone
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Your local time depends entirely on your time zone, not platform or region
When a new season drops in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, timing matters just as much as content. Season launches are global, meaning there is no staggered rollout by country or platform. Instead, Activision flips the switch once, and every player worldwide gains access simultaneously. What changes is how that moment translates into your local time zone.
This guide breaks down exactly when Black Ops 7 Season 2 releases, how the global system works, and what time you should be ready depending on where you play from.
Understanding the global release system
Black Ops 7 Season 2 follows the standard Call of Duty seasonal release model. Rather than unlocking region by region, the update is deployed worldwide at a fixed Pacific Time reference. For Season 2, that reference point is 9:00 AM PT on February 5, 2026.
Once servers go live at that time, all content unlocks instantly. That includes the Battle Pass, new Multiplayer content, Zombies updates, Warzone changes, and seasonal events. There is no early access or delayed mode availability.
This system ensures fairness across regions but often leads to late-night or early-morning launches outside North America.
Black Ops 7 Season 2 release time by region
Below is the full conversion of the 9:00 AM PT global launch into major time zones around the world.
Global release time table
| Region | Local date | Local time |
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| Pacific Time (PT) | February 5, 2026 | 9:00 AM |
| Eastern Time (ET) | February 5, 2026 | 12:00 PM |
| United Kingdom (GMT) | February 5, 2026 | 5:00 PM |
| France / Central Europe (CET) | February 5, 2026 | 6:00 PM |
| India (IST) | February 5, 2026 | 9:30 PM |
| Japan (JST) | February 6, 2026 | 1:00 AM |
| Australia – Sydney (AEDT) | February 6, 2026 | 7:00 AM |
Because the launch is tied to Pacific Time, players in Asia and Australia receive the update on February 6, even though the official release date is February 5.
What unlocks at launch time
At the moment Season 2 goes live, every major component updates at once. You do not need to wait separately for Zombies, Warzone, or Multiplayer.
Season 2 content availability overview
| Content type | Status at launch |
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| Multiplayer | Immediately playable |
| Zombies | Fully unlocked |
| Warzone | Season 2 changes live |
| Battle Pass | Active and progressing |
| Events & challenges | Available at launch |
This also means that progression, XP boosts, and challenges all begin counting from the exact release minute, which is important for players racing Battle Pass tiers or seasonal leaderboards.
When you should log in
While the release time is exact, it’s smart to plan ahead. Major Call of Duty seasonal updates often involve large downloads and brief server congestion during the first hour.
If you want to start playing immediately, logging in 10–15 minutes after launch can sometimes be smoother than jumping in the exact second servers unlock. However, if you’re aiming to grind early Battle Pass levels or unlock seasonal content first, being online at launch still has advantages.
Why time zones cause confusion every season
Many players assume releases happen at midnight local time, but Call of Duty rarely follows that model. Because updates are coordinated globally, Pacific Time acts as the master clock, which naturally shifts the date forward in eastern regions.
This is why Season 2 appears as:
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Evening on February 5 in India
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Late night or early morning on February 6 in East Asia and Australia
Understanding this pattern helps avoid confusion and prevents players from waiting an extra day by mistake. Knowing your local conversion ahead of time lets you plan downloads, play sessions, and Battle Pass progression without surprises.
